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Laurie Kinne never expected to be a high school principal, but she was tasked with not only closing Wichita Falls High School, but also opening up Memorial.
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Kinne reflects on three decades in education
Allie Calvert, Editor-in-chief • May 22, 2025

Laurie Kinne never imagined herself being a high school principal.  However, when she was asked to step in at Wichita Falls High School, she jumped right in. And one year later when Memorial was about to open, she knew it was what she was meant to...

Messenger's first editor signing off
Messenger’s first editor signing off
Allie Calvert, Editor-In-Chief • May 23, 2025

I can’t believe I finally have to write this story. I’ve been struggling because it’s hard to put into words how meaningful my year with...

Concepcion Martinez Olivares, Ronja Schaefer and her host family the Peppers at Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth.
One year in Texas
May 13, 2025
Several Mavericks competed recently in the Dallas Cup, one of the biggest youth tournaments in the world.
Maverick soccer players enjoy Dallas Cup experience
April 29, 2025

The Dallas Cup is one of the most famous youth soccer tournaments in the world. Every year, it brings together teams from many countries to compete...

Taeya Beard has been one of Memorial’s leading scorers as the Lady Mavs look to clinch a district title Tuesday against Legacy.  photo by Marissa Guerrero
Unity has been driving force for Lady Mavs’ soccer success
Concepcion Martinez Olivares, Staff writer • March 3, 2025

The Memorial girls soccer team has been crushing it this season. They have an 12-1-3 record and are currently in first place with two District...

Senior Kai Yang will become Memorial's first athlete to compete at a UIL state event on Friday afternoon.
Yang making Memorial history at state swim meet
Beckham Nobles, Copy editor • February 21, 2025

Senior Kai Yang will be making school history on Friday afternoon by being the first Memorial athlete to qualify for a state competition. Yang...

The retiring Memorial staff members, pictured left to right: Terrence Inniss, Brenda Snodgrass, and Kimberly Walding
Mavericks making an exit
Grayson Thomas, Staff writer • May 16, 2025

Memorial teachers Terrence Inniss, Kimberly Walding and Brenda Snodgrass have spent their adult lives working in education, helping students...

First faculty tennis tournament should be a smash
First faculty tennis tournament should be a smash
Beckham Nobles, Copy editor • April 29, 2025

Have you ever wanted to defeat your history teacher on the tennis court? The Memorial tennis team will have a chance to do just that at the...

Q/A
The Memorial baseball team is opening the season Saturday in Denton.
Q/A with baseball coach Rob Johnson
Chris Rivas, Staff writer • February 21, 2025

The Memorial baseball team will start its season Saturday, a couple days later than expected after the cold canceled the first two days of the...

Pablo Gonzalez is one of the Mavericks' key players this season.
Q/A with boys soccer coach Adam Jackson
Beckham Nobles, Copy Editor • January 16, 2025

The Memorial boys soccer team is 3-0-1 heading into the Grapevine Tournament this week. The Memorial Messenger sat down with boys soccer coach...

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